Careers

A Career at the Cosmos Club

As an employee of the Cosmos Club, you will be part of a very select group of individuals having the ability, character and knowledge to work for one of the world's most exclusive private clubs. The Club staff is comprised of approximately 150 employees who serve more than 3,000 members and their guests. Our commitment to our membership is equal to the commitment to our staff. Our pledge is to create a work environment that is warm, caring, and hospitable.

Our Mission: A team of diverse professionals consistently creating memorable and unique member and guest experiences reflective of the social and intellectual atmosphere of the Cosmos Club and its refined setting.

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to insure safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock

Assists in plating food items for service

Handles leftover food items as instructed by the Executive Chef

Cleans assigned work station areas

Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters

Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs

All paperwork assigned to the intern from their culinary school is on the sole responsibility of the intern

The club is not responsible for late or missing documents and paperwork the culinary school has assigned to the student

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change.

Cosmos Club provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cosmos Club complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Cosmos Club expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Cosmos Club employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Able to express creativity through food selections, preparation and presentation

Able to solve problems quickly under pressure

Pursuing or have completed a degree from accredited culinary school and/or equivalent experience

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull food trays, carts up to 40 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

The Bartender is responsible for providing a memorable experience for all members and guests at the bar from start to finish including, but not limited to advising them on a beverage, taking their order, checking in and collecting payment. They are responsible for complying with all hygiene and safety regulations.

The Pastry Cook is responsible for assisting with pastry production for the dining room and all other functions in the Club. They will work with the Pastry Supervisor to develop pastry-related recipes and ingredient purchase specifications.

The Night Auditor is responsible for overseeing the evening audit, printing registration cards, posting, balancing, closing the previous business day, completing daily financial reports and distributing necessary daily reports as required. They should assist members and guests in all front office-related areas in an efficient, courteous and professional manner that maintains Cosmos Club’s high standards of service and hospitality during the overnight hours. They are required to receive and direct incoming telephone calls, take overnight reservations including any special requests, handle cash transactions, and assist members and guests from check-in to check-out. They are also responsible for the security of guests and must be knowledgeable of evacuation and safety procedures.

The Food & Beverage Intern will work with the Director of Food and Beverage and Dining Room Managers to acquire industry insight into the various F&B positions available at a private club. Throughout the internship, the intern will be given ample insight into how a dining room works, how an inventory software system works, how basic staff training is set up, how the Back of House and Front of House work together as a team, how to taste and assess wine, how purchasing decisions for a wine list are made, how the Northstar Point of Sale system works and how the Daily Sales Report is compiled.

The Dining Room server is responsible for each guests’ experience at the Cosmos Club. The server guides the customers through their experience at the Club from the moment they enter to the time they leave including, but not limited to taking food and drink orders, checking in and presenting the bill.

The Bartender is responsible for providing a memorable experience for all members and guests at the bar from start to finish including, but not limited to advising them on a beverage, taking their order, checking in and collecting payment. They are responsible for complying with all hygiene and safety regulations.

The Pastry Cook is responsible for assisting with pastry production for the dining room and all other functions in the Club. They will work with the Pastry Supervisor to develop pastry-related recipes and ingredient purchase specifications.

The Night Auditor is responsible for overseeing the evening audit, printing registration cards, posting, balancing, closing the previous business day, completing daily financial reports and distributing necessary daily reports as required. They should assist members and guests in all front office-related areas in an efficient, courteous and professional manner that maintains Cosmos Club’s high standards of service and hospitality during the overnight hours. They are required to receive and direct incoming telephone calls, take overnight reservations including any special requests, handle cash transactions, and assist members and guests from check-in to check-out. They are also responsible for the security of guests and must be knowledgeable of evacuation and safety procedures.

The Dining Room server is responsible for each guests’ experience at the Cosmos Club. The server guides the customers through their experience at the Club from the moment they enter to the time they leave including, but not limited to taking food and drink orders, checking in and presenting the bill.

A Banquet server is responsible for providing the highest quality of food service to our Members and Guests. This person is expected to learn about and understand the food being served as well as the proper service techniques to ensure top quality service. They are also expected to perform daily jobs as assigned by the Banquet Manager to maintain cleanliness and proper organization of the Banquet areas.

The Assistant Dining Room Manager is responsible for supporting the Dining Room Manager to ensure that all shifts run smoothly and in a consistent manner (staff and members should enjoy similar experiences regardless of who is running the floor). They are responsible for training staff on a regular basis in a manner and tone that is on par with the one set by the Dining Room Manager. Appropriate and timely communication with the Dining Room Manager and the Food & Beverage Director is also essential to success in this role.

The Dining Room Concierge assists the Dining Room Management Team in overseeing the greeting and seating of guests and ensures that member satisfaction standards are consistently attained. Learning member names and faces while embodying warm and gracious hospitality is essential to success in this position.

The Food & Beverage Intern will work with the Director of Food and Beverage and Dining Room Managers to acquire industry insight into the various F&B positions available at a private club. Throughout the internship, the intern will be given ample insight into how a dining room works, how an inventory software system works, how basic staff training is set up, how the Back of House and Front of House work together as a team, how to taste and assess wine, how purchasing decisions for a wine list are made, how the Northstar Point of Sale system works and how the Daily Sales Report is compiled.

The Summer Administrative Intern will assist the Administrative Departments including Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technologies, the Library and Membership with daily tasks needed by the department on a particular day.

Now Hiring!

The club seeks qualified individuals to join our team of diverse professionals consistently creating memorable and unique member and guest experiences reflective of the social and intellectual atmosphere of the Cosmos Club and its refined setting. Cosmos Club is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, military status, veteran status and any other classifications protected by law. The Club complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact the Manager in order to arrange such accommodation.